Sexual/Asexual Reproduction

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A biological process that involves the combination of genetic material from two parents to produce offspring.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A reproductive process that involves only one parent, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What percentage of chromosomes does a sperm cell contribute to the offspring?

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50%.

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What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction?

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Diversity in the genetic makeup of offspring.

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What is fertilization?

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The process of combining an egg and sperm to form a zygote.

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How many parents are required for sexual reproduction?

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Two parents.

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How many parents are required for asexual reproduction?

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One parent.

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What is a diploid cell?

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A cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is a haploid cell?

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A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes, typically found in gametes (sperm and egg cells).

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What is the role of sperm in reproduction?

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To fertilize the egg, contributing half of the genetic material to the offspring.